This dress runs true to size, yet runs short in length. We recommend going one size up for backup. (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized 0-12.

BUST: Great for any cup size - built in bustier fits many cup sizes, size up for fuller bust sizes WAIST: Very fitted - fitted at natural waist HIPS: Very fitted - fitted at hips with flared skirt below hips LENGTH: Floor length, gown runs short - available in 3 lengths (Petite, Regular, Long): Petite measures 56” from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5’1” woman in 3” heels; Regular measures 58" from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5'3'' woman in 3'' heels; Long measures 61” from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5’6” woman in 3” heels. Curvier women should consider sizing up for length

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with no bra or strapless bra; dress has built-in bustier for support FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types

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Size & Fit Notes

This dress runs true to size, yet runs short in length. We recommend going one size up for backup. (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized 0-12.

BUST: Great for any cup size - built in bustier fits many cup sizes, size up for fuller bust sizes WAIST: Very fitted - fitted at natural waist HIPS: Very fitted - fitted at hips with flared skirt below hips LENGTH: Floor length, gown runs short - available in 3 lengths (Petite, Regular, Long): Petite measures 56” from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5’1” woman in 3” heels; Regular measures 58" from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5'3'' woman in 3'' heels; Long measures 61” from shoulder to hem and will be floor length on a 5’6” woman in 3” heels. Curvier women should consider sizing up for length

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with no bra or strapless bra; dress has built-in bustier for support FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy GREAT FOR: Apple, Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types

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Brenda

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Straight & narrow

Weight: 125 lbs

Mar 4, 2014

Very Classy and Elegant dress,

Size worn: 8R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I ordered my regular size 8 but also received a 6, for some reason the 6 fit looser, so I went with the 8. It was perfectly fitted but a touch long even with 4 inch heels. I am 5'5 , I could still walk but it definitely dragged, I spent most of the evening holding it when I walked just because I didn't want to trip. I did love the dress though, very old Hollywood and glamorous, has some stretch so order your true size and a size below because it looks sexier when it's more fitted, I still have a mommy pouch from my 7 month old and this dress really cinched it in and concealed, it's very flattering.

The dress was stunning!!! This was her first Semi formal/ Prom. She was absolutely Flawless!!! GRAND

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

My daughter is a 36DD the 10R fit her perfectly. We originally ordered the 12R based on reviews. However we requested the 12 and 10R. When she placed the 10 on first we knew it was a match!! She was simply Stunning!!!!

I think it was a good dress, very pretty and it was glamourous. It's very well made and feels good.

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Getting a dress was a pretty eventful thing in itself. Originally I ordered the Screen Siren dress but they sent the wrong order (I ordered a 2R and 4R and they sent a a 2R and a 4P, the 4P would have worked except that it was four inches shorter than the 2R and showed an inch of my foot without any shoes on) so I had to call in the next day and find another dress. Sadly on such short notice on the day before proms for probably a lot of schools, there weren't very many options for dresses left and I was offered this dress. The customer service was really nice and they got the dress here overnight with plenty of time and were sorry that they messed up the order and were just very helpful. It was still a bummer that I didn't get the dress I planned for, but this dress was a nice alternative.
If you're going for a dress that is a standout dress and will get a lot of compliments, honestly, this dress isn't it. At least at my prom, there were a lot of sequined dresses and because the dress is black and a pretty basic shape, it's not very standout compared to other dresses. But, this dress fit well, was comfortable, and was very classy. It's a very long dress, which was perfect for me since my heels were about 5.5 inches tall so the dress was the perfect length. There was a weird thing with the boning on the chest with dug into my chest, but I just moved it around until it wasn't digging around. After a lot of dancing, the sequins do rub around the arm and chest area, but nothing unbearable and it didn't leave any rashes or scratches. I think the dress works well for bigger busted people, I didn't quite fill out the top area.
Overall the dress was fine and it worked. The customer service was great and I think the stylists did well under the short time. The only thing that really went wrong was the order.

AWESOME dress - but did not wear

Size worn: 14R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress is so gorgeous on! I didn't end up wearing it as it somehow was completely too long. The dress was marked as a 14 but I think it may have been a 14L? I am 5'3 and with 4' heels it still dragged on the ground. This dress was comfy and felt like it would have stayed up and been beautiful. If I hadn't loved the Palais du Louvre Gown so much I totally would have rocked this dress!

Got a lot of compliments, but it wasn't very comfortable

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Party

I wore this dress to my senior prom and felt absolutely gorgeous in it, and received compliments all night. However, this dress wasn't made for dancing. It scratched my arms up, and made it pretty difficult to dance. Also, the zipper would get stuck due to the sequins. The dress was a perfect fit, and it had this issue on the hanger as well. But it's stunning, and made me feel stunning in it.

Super glamorous.

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

The dress itself is absolutely stunning. I wore the 10, but I could have worn the 8 because the dress stretched over the night. I'm 5'2 and the regular fit just right with 4 1/2 inch heals. The sequins were a little scratchy under the arms but not so bad that it ruined my night. The dress itself is super forgiving and even though I lifted it to dance it was easy to dance in all night long. My husband took one look at me and just said "wow". I got complimented all night long, and I felt so beautiful. Absolutely recommend this dress, and this is becoming one of my favorite designers. Worth every penny.

Overall the fit was ok. The zipper was a challenge. I couldn't do it on my own. I'm short and the petite was still a bit long. I think my shoes were 3" and I wish they were higher. I was nervous about ripping the hem while dancing. It was also a bit loose on too. I never really tried on the 2p bc of the zipper! I didn't want to keep messing with it. I have some boobs, so I imagine that if you were more flat chested it would fall off. Or go smaller

It fit like a glove and I felt amazing!! My husband couldn't take his eyes off me...

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this to a military ball with my husband. I rented a 14 and a 12. It's stretchy, runs a little large and I ended up going with the 12. I have a larger chest, and the 12 was much better at holding the girls in. It does fit snug from chest to hips, so if you have lumps in any places, wear spanx. It was so easy to move and dance in. The dress was just comfortable. I was worried that the sequins would irritate my skin but that is not the case. Hardly even felt them. I felt like I rocked it!

Absolutely stunning!

Size worn: 4P

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Formal Affair

I received so many compliments on this dress, I felt like a movie star! I wore a size up from what I usually wear in dresses because I was in my first trimester of pregnancy and just needed a little more room! The fabric is stretchier than I thought it would be, making it really easy to move around in. My only complaint is the boning in the bust. It dug into me all night and I have a small chest! You can even see some redness on my skin on the left side where it was really irritating my skin! Other than that, the dress was perfect!

Tons of compliments!!! This dress was perfect for prom, I couldn't be more satisfied.

Size worn: 6L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I'm glad I went with the smaller of the two dresses, it was definitely better for it to be a little tight at first because it did stretch out a bit throughout the night, but i didn't have to keep pulling it up all the time. If you are taller, definitely go with the long. The only thing that bothered me was the ribbing that it had inside, but I was able to put a barrier between me and the dress that made it a whole lot better. I would definitely wear spanx, it makes it easier to put on the dress and just makes it look a lot better.

The customer service

Size worn: 10P

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Other

The dress looks amazing . It is beautiful. Only complaint is that there are two wires that sort of pricked me in the ribs all night but not to bad. The sequences didn't bug me at all. Everyone loved it . I felt like a princess

I was in LOVE with this dress

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

All night i received so many compliments. I ordered a 12l but I'm sure I could have rocked a 10. I had to male sure I held the dress as the train kept getting caught in my shoe. this had me feeling so sexy and beautiful LOVE IT!

This dress stuns.

Size worn: 0L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I received compliments all night at the black tie wedding where I wore this -- one girl followed me into the bathroom to ask where I got it! And it sparkled on the dance floor - easy to move in, fantastic gown. As for fit, I ordered a 0L and a 2L. The 0 fit perfectly, but was longer than I'd hoped for. I am right on the line between regular and long (I'm 5'6 1/2), so I erred on the long side. Even with the highest heels I own (3.5"), the dress was too long. I ended up doing some fashion tape hemming to wear the heels I wanted to wear (2"). Other than that, the fit was awesome - total curve-hugger. My friend tried to convince me not to send it back :)

I loved how it sparkled when it hit the light !

A stunning, flattering dress that was perfect for a black tie benefit

Size worn: 10L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This gown was actually my backup dress and I'm so thankful I decided to get it. I am 6 feet tall, so I was nervous about the length, and it could have been an inch longer in the front, but all in all it made walking around all night a breeze and in the comfort of ballet flats. I was immediately approached by the photographer from a local society magazine who said he loved my dress and look and wanted to publish the photo. Holy flattering. The dress fit so well and I was not constantly tugging at it as I have in the past with other strapless dresses. The train gave a lovely effect in pictures, but was stepped on a few times during cocktail hour. Combined with the scratchiness of the sequins on your inner arms, I would probably not recommend this dress for ladies who plan to dance the night away. That being said, it was an overall great experience!

Gorgeous, stunning, and elegant dress! Perfect for the Gala.

Size worn: 4R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress fit perfect. I didn't find it scratchy as some reviewers noted. It is definitely very sparkly but for a black and white soiree it was the perfect dress to wear. I had a lot of women compliment me and ask me who designed the gown. This was my first time using Rent the Runway and I am so happy I will never have to buy a one-time gown again for my galas!!

A perfect date with my husband - I felt amazing in this dress, standing by his side!

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This was actually my third choice, as dresses #1 and #2 both wound up being too large (even after going with Rent online help), but it fit awesome!! The ribs did dig into me a little bit, and I tried bending them out, but it didn't help much. Still, it was a great dress and good length (I'm 5'6.5" and had 2.5" heels and the Regular was fine). I'm not normally a sequins kind of girl, but I felt SO glamorous wearing this!! Tons of comments, not the same dress that all of the other women were wearing (it was a Navy ball), and other than the slight poking, it was a comfortable dress. Just enough stretch if you need it. I can't wait to use Rent the Runway again!

This dress was a definite head turner. I lit up the room & felt like a million bucks!

Size worn: 4R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Fit was true to size and despite other reviews, I was surprised to find that the dress wasn't that heavy considering all the sequins. It was comfortable and didn't rub under my arms. However, as you can see in my picture, some of the wiring stuck out under my armpit which kept poking my arm. That was the only complaint I had.
I wore flats with this gown as I am 5'9. The regular length gown was perfect, maybe a little on the long side.

Covered in stars!

Size worn: 2L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

When I opened the package for this dress, I knew I'd made the right decision. I was a little worried about the sequins looking over-the-top or too tacky, but they were incredibly tasteful and classy. The ruching in the midsection concealed any lumps and made my ass look fantastic ;) I did have some issues with the dress slipping when I started dancing, which was annoying but thankfully didn't turn out disastrous haha. I'm 5'7" and 130lbs, and I wore about 5" heels. I'm normally a 4, but I ordered both the 2L and the 4L and the 2 turned out to be the one that fit. I was able to pull this off without needing to wear a bra, too! Overall, the dress was amazing. I felt like I was covered in stars all night, and got so many compliments. This was my first renting experience, and I was so pleased with the service! Next time I have a big event, I'll definitely be renting my dress :)

I had a black tie wedding to attend 5 weeks after having a baby...I needed something flattering

Size worn: 14R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This is a great strapless dress for big-busted women! I am normally a 38 DD, but was also 5 weeks post-partum and breast feeding!! This dress kept the girls under control with just a hint of cleavage showing.
The ruching on the midsection and gathering on the backside were very forgiving!! I am 5'5", wore 5" heels, and the R length was perfect.
Cons--breast feeding was a pain in this dress!! I literally had to unzip and take the whole top half of the dress off. Not a problem for most people, I'm sure ; )

Show Stopper...

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Other

A little snug. Took some effort to get the zipper up but once it was up, I was very comfortable. Definitely needed a strapless bra. Very long, I wore 5" heels and I was still tripping over it. Pretty dress but not sure I could wear this to an event (used it for a photoshoot) due to the length.

Post Deployment Military Ball

Size worn: 10R

Rented for: Formal Affair

Love love love the dress!! Not only did I receive so many compliments, but I felt like a star! I had to wear pretty tall heels, the regular size is super long! Overall I wouldn't have wanted to wear any other dress! My boyfriend even proposed! Magically dress!

Was a bit too long but other wise perfect. Got tons of compliments :)

Elegant yet FUN!

Size worn: 4L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This was my backup dress for a black tie event. I was worried that the sequins would be too much, but it was very classy. I'm 5'8", so the long was perfect with 4" heels. My only complaint is the sequins rub really bad on your arms. I had marks for a few days afterward. I highly recommend this dress for a formal event.

Loved this dress!

Size worn: 4L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I ordered the 4L and 2L. The 2L fit great everywhere but was much longer than the 4L for some reason. The 4L fit well too but it wasn't as tight in the bust area. The dress had some stretch to it and was very comfortable.

Very Form Fitting and Beautiful Dress!

Size worn: 10L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I ordered this dress at the last minute because my original dress that I ordered a month before all the way from overseas turned out to be HORRIBLE!! I needed something ASAP! I had been randomly searching online for sequins dresses and found this site...the BEST THING EVER! This site is the absolute best! My stylist Abby C. helped to calm all my fears! My event was only FOUR days away when I ordered my dress and I forgot to put in a backup size because I was rushing. She took care of everything and I received my dresses the day before my event! My usual dress size 12 was not available so I chose to go with a 10L and a 14L as a backup. The 10 fit so well I never tried on the 14L. The gown itself is beautiful and when you put it on it hugs all of your curves in just the right places! I have a small bust line and still chose to wear my strapless bra with it to hold up the top a bit better. I looked completely flat chest without it! lol. My only con is that one of the metal plates ( I think that's what they are) in the front of the dress under my left breast kept digging into me. It wasn't completely annoying but it sure did hurt when it bent or something. Make sure you sit up straight to avoid that! I had no discomfort at all as far as scratching on my arms. I didn't feel a thing or maybe I was having too much fun! I danced ALL NIGHT LONG! I loved the fact that the dress covered my feet and made me feel like the Belle of the Ball! Thanks RTR I will definitely be renting with you guys again!! Thanks so much Abby C. for helping making this event a success with my order!!!

Absolutely stunning!

Size worn: 6R

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this to a black tie Christmas party. I ordered a 6R and an 8P but I wore the 6R and it fit perfectly! It was difficult to zip but once we got it on, it was a perfect fit! I received tons of complements through the evening and I felt amazing. The dress is fitted and sparkles from head to toe. This is a head turning dress for sure! I didn't wear a bra because the fabric is thick and secure. I danced all night and had a wonderful time. Thanks RTR! I will be renting again!

Dresses arrived on time and were in great shape

Size worn: 2R

Rented for: Party

Stunning dress! Loved the fit.. Material had allot of give. Half way through the night the dress began to stretch. Once it stretched the dressed dos become a little long and with it being heavier, I found myself pulling it up often. I think a 0 would have been perfect but with my hips "39" I didn't think I would even fit the 2.

Masquerade Ball company event

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Fit perfectly! The sequins can get a bit itchy but it was definitely bearable. I am 5' 3" and this actually was perfect length even though I had on flats with a slight length of the dress going past my feet. I definitely recommend! So pretty and glamorous!